Michael F. Brown, 71 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Manor of Kenosha, WI. He was born May 23, 1952, in Pocahontas, AR, the son of the late Nolan Faye and Annalee (Pickett) Brown. On November 1, 1972, he married the love of his life, Sonia Barrios and they spent many happy years together. Michael was an avid gardener and loved camping and fishing. He also enjoyed collecting antiques and coins. Michael especially cherished his family; he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sonia; children, Tony Moyao, Michelle Brown (Mike), Virgilio Moyao, Melissa Brown (Washington), Martin Moyao, Anahi Perez (Roberto), Hector Leon (Courtney), Joshua Brown (Deli), Andy Leon, Destiny Brown (Lucas), and Oscar Brown; siblings, Sheila Way, Dennis (Mary) Brown, Janice (Mark) Verbic, and Lisa (Bill) Ellis; 31 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Brown and grandson, Robert Espinosa. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Proko Funeral Home. Funeral services will commence at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be held privately in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, Kenosha. WI. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Michael’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Robbie Bowles
December 26, 2023
To The Brown Family, I have been lifting all of you up to the Lord in prayer, for Jesus alone is our Only Hope, now and in eternity. Only He can bring comfort in the loss of one so dearly beloved as Michael. My brother Kenny and Michael from a young age were the closest of friends. Nearly always, you never saw one without the other. There are no words that can remotely convey the loss that my heart is experiencing at this time. I have personally known Michael since the mid 1960s and have loved Him as my brother. A part of me has died with Michael's passing. May God Bless and Comfort All of Us who are grieving for Him at this time. With Love & Prayer~ ~ Robbie Bowles ~
Janet (Elaine Bowles) Madison
December 26, 2023
Deepest sympathy love and regards to the Brown familyWe were all raised in Chicago together on the near north side …Webster and Racine… Michael was like a brother to me…There are no words that can express the sorrow we all feel upon his passing .. Memories will last forever.Will be in the Bowles memories forever.My brother Kenneth and Mike were best friends for for the entirety of his life even though his life was short.. We all had many good times..Mike nevermet a stranger…he will be forever be in our hearts…
Sandra Tweedy
December 21, 2023
Your many cousins in Pocahontas are saddened to hear about Michael. We will keep you all in our prayers during this time. Love y’all! Sandra Hibbard Tweedy